Policy

Some US Tesla Model 3 customers will soon lose $US7,500 EV tax credit

Some US Tesla Model 3 customers will soon lose $US7,500 EV tax credit

Tesla has reportedly told its employees that it will lose the full $US7,500 credit on the Model 3 Standard Range variant because the batteries aren’t made in US.
Want to pay $340 to fill up your tank? Germany’s absurd bid to prolong polluting vehicles

Want to pay $340 to fill up your tank? Germany’s absurd bid to prolong polluting vehicles

The German government is going to extraordinary lengths to protect its polluting automotive industry from the electric vehicle revolution.
Landmark study links traffic noise to hypertension and cardiovascular disease

Landmark study links traffic noise to hypertension and cardiovascular disease

Many studies have found health impacts of petrol and diesel car pollution are worse than thought. A new study finds noise pollution also causes big health problems.
“We’ll be back:” Fully Charged ruins 15,000 weekends as EV demand nears tipping point

“We’ll be back:” Fully Charged ruins 15,000 weekends as EV demand nears tipping point

The biggest EV show in the world promises to be back in Sydney in 2024 after big launch event, hinting at a tipping point for EVs in coming years.
Queensland to double number of battery electric buses this year

Queensland to double number of battery electric buses this year

The number of zero emission battery electric buses operating across Queensland’s network will more than double this year.
Macquarie spinoff targets electric utes and cars for fleets after FBT change

Macquarie spinoff targets electric utes and cars for fleets after FBT change

Macquarie spin-out Fleete and software company Evenergi strike partnership to take advantage of FBT changes that encourage switch to EVs.
Toyota could face $50 million “greenwashing” fine after referral to consumer watchdog

Toyota could face $50 million “greenwashing” fine after referral to consumer watchdog

Car giant Toyota accused of misleading consumers on its electric vehicle transition efforts and referred to consumer watchdog.
Why my Tesla is deregistered: Victoria’s clumsy, discriminatory and stupid EV road tax

Why my Tesla is deregistered: Victoria’s clumsy, discriminatory and stupid EV road tax

I’m resisting paying for a Robodebt-like assumption of mileage hypothecated from my historical travel distances when, in fact, my car was garaged and stationary.